About
Quick Introduction
Hi there! I’m Rongbin Gu (顾荣彬), a Computer Engineering student studying at the University of Waterloo ! In my free time I like to go swimming, play badminton, rage at video games, sleep, and cook food. My interests lie in both hardware and software, with a passion for video games, game development, AI, media production and transportation. I am always hungry to tackle new challenges and new opportunities. Here’s a little more about my personal self.
Personal Life and Hobbies
I am always looking for new opportunities to grow and learn from. Some of my hobbies include:
- Biking
- Running
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Skating
- Video Games
- Cooking
- Photography - NYC Pics
- Public Transit
- Anime
- Pokemon Cards Collecting
In my free time I enjoy editing videos, exploring outdoors, shopping, going on trails or hikes, doing side quests, watching esports, and keeping up with the stock market and global affairs. I also love sleeping, I can sleep all day .
Professional Career
I currently work at TBD.
High School
I attended the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) at Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI, located in Scarborough, Ontario. During my time at SWLCI, I was a part of numerous clubs and activities:
- Grade 11 & 12 Student Activity Council Representative (SAC)
- Founder and President of the Laurier Tech Club
- Leader for FIRST Robotics Canada Team 5036: The Robo Devils
- Leader for Laurier Yearbook
- Member of Laurier Swim Team (🥈 @ TDSSAA Regionals - 4x 50m Freestyle Relay)
- Media Coordinator for United Cultures Club
- Stage Manager for SAC Talent Show and UCC Multishow
- Member of Laurier Chess Club
- Member of Laurier DECA
- Participant in Waterloo CEMC Euclid Math Contest (x2)
- Participant in Waterloo CEME Canadian Coding Competition (CCC)
In addition to my extra-curriculars, I also worked as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the City of Toronto, and as a Technical Support Staff Lead at West Hill United Church. During the summer of 2021, I worked as a Media Assistant for Matthew Moniz at Moniz Media , a tech YouTube channel.
Internships
At the University of Waterloo, we are given six co-op opportunities during our undergrad to explore and gain experience in potential career paths.
- Winter 2024: Media Production Technician - University of Waterloo (Waterloo)
- Fall 2024: Android Infotainment Software Engineer - Ford Motor Company (Waterloo)
- Summer 2025: Full Stack Developer & Product Manager - Karbon Digital (Toronto)
- Winter 2026: Platform Software Engineer - Wind River Systems (Ottawa)
- Summer & Fall 2026: Software Engineer - Cervo AI (New York City)*
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD*
*internship - no co-op credit earned
Contracts
In Fall 2018, I had the opportunity to work as a Legislative Page at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario . During this time, I had the chance to assist in the proceedings of the Ontario parliament by delivering documents, motions, bills, and other messages around parliament to various MPPs and offices while witnessing the daily proceedings of government.
Awards and Publications
Awards:
- Laurier Alumni Award (Highschool Graduation)
- Unifor Local 333 Charlie Rutledge Scholarship
Publications:
- CBC News, TTC to boost bus, streetcar, subway service in September
- Legislative Page, Legislative Assembly of Ontario - OLA Hansard
- Appearance in “This is Scarlett and Isaiah” by Sinking Ship Entertainment - This Is Kids Fandom
Misc.
Last modified: 2026/01/10 by Rongbin Gu